TJM Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I posted my scan waa clear, that the lesion I was concerned about was nothing and my weight loss stabilized. To top it off I actually feel pretty decent for my new normal Then last week I noticed my right foot was swollen up pretty good. Not the left. Concerned my wife enough to call the advice nurse. They advised a trip to the ER. I waited till the next day and went into urgent care. Results were: CBC and other tests fantastic. Ultra sound showed no DVT. X ray nrgative. Then I went home. My foot is still swollen. Doc only gave me vague instructions. FWIW, I did have a PE several years ago and am on blood thinners. I have a note into my primary but do not have high hopes. Anyone else experience Endema (sp) so long after treatment (3.5 years) and totally out of the blue? I guess I cannot accept exceptionally good results without a fight! Tom LouT and Tom Galli 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJN Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I came across a column a few days ago from a self-proscribed hypochondriac. Turns out it was someone with a history of hodgkin’s. I was thinking that it really is a side-effects of cancer recovery. Even if all goes to plan, you will always be extra wary of any physical symptoms. I get a bit worried if I have the tiniest cough. Just spoke to someone who is convinced her dodgy hip is bone metastasis, rather than the logical conclusion that carrying around her toddler grandkids might be to blame. But better safe than sorry - so good to get it checked. And when that is done, celebrate your clear scan again! tgif i guess, Tom Galli, LouT and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouT Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Tom, I agree with Rikke. Don't panic as all critical tests are coming out well. On the other hand you should still seek answers as to why it's happening and how to reduce it. Please keep us updated on this. Lou TJM, BridgetO and Tom Galli 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJM Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 I love you all. Even tho you called me a hypochondriac! Just kidding. I keep my good eye on the road. Always RJN and LouT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livin Life Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I just want to ask if the Xray was a chest xray or xray of your foot/ankle? I'm hoping chest xray otherwise I would ask for that just to be on the safe side given your history of DVT.... LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen_L Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 I, too, had a PE and then mysterious swelling of both calves way later, for no apparent reason. The oncologist on call was baffled. I, too, went to the ER, had a vascular sonogram, was forgotten in my little room and had to seek discharge.... 🤪 I don't even remember what was decided or what I did. I don't have it now. Still, one foot still swollen would concern me. Have they suggested compression socks? Don't be a "good patient" and sit in silence. This demands an answer and a concrete response. LouT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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